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Features
■List of customizable options
*1:Default SettingSetup
GroupCustomizable Features Description Selectable SettingsSystem
Settings
Display
Sync Display Brightness
Selects whether the display brightness synchronizes
with the instrument panel brightness.
On
*1/Off
Brightness
Changes the brightness of the audio/information
screen.
—
Contrast
Changes the contrast of the audio/information screen.
—
Black Level
Changes the black level of the audio/information
screen.
—
Sound/
Beep
Volume
Changes the volume of the audio speakers.
—
Interface Dial Feedback
Sets if and when the system reads aloud a
selection made using the Interface Dial.
On
*1/Off/Auto
Message Auto Reading
Selects whether the system automatically reads
out messages, and, if selected, whether only
when driving.
On/Off/Auto
*1
Verbal Reminder
Turns the verbal reminders on and off.
On
*1/Off
Blue-
tooth
Bluetooth Status
Turns the Bluetooth® on and off.
On
*1/Off
Bluetooth Device List
Pairs a new phone to HFL, edits and deletes a
paired phone, and creates a security PIN.
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Edit Pairing Code
Changes a pairing code.
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Random/Fixed
*1

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Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
GroupCustomizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Audio
SettingsSoundAdjusts the settings of the audio speaker’s sound.
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-6 ~ C
*1 ~ +6 (Bass,
Treble, Subwoofer
and Center), -9 ~ C
*1 ~
+9 (Fader, Balance),
Off/Low/Mid
*1/High
(SVC), On/Off*1 (DTS
Neural Surround)
Source Select PopupSelects whether the list of selectable audio sources
comes on when the AUDIO button is pressed.On/Off
*1
HD Radio Mode
*
Selects whether the audio system automatically
switches to the digital radio waves or receives the
analogue waves only.Auto
*1/Analog
Cover ArtTurns on and off the cover art display.On
*1/Off
Connect Bluetooth Audio DeviceConnects, disconnects or pairs a Bluetooth®
Audio device to HFL.—
Bluetooth Device ListEdits or deletes a Bluetooth® Audio device paired
to HFL.—
Recording from CDSelects whether the songs on music CDs are
automatically recorded to the HDD.Auto*1/Manual
AM/FM modeCD (MP3/WMA/AAC), iPod®, USB, Pandora®
or Aha
TM mode
Bluetooth® Audio, Pandora® or Aha
TM mode
Bluetooth® Audio, Pandora® or Aha
TM mode
CD mode
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Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
GroupCustomizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Audio
SettingsRecording QualitySelects the quality of the music files recorded to
the HDD.Standard
*1/High
HDD InfoDisplays the HDD capacity. —
Update Gracenote Album InfoUpdates the Gracenote® Album Info (Gracenote®
Media Database) from CD or from USB.Update by CD
*1/
Update by USB
Delete all HDD Data
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DefaultCancels/Resets all customized items in the Audio
Settings group as default.Default/OK
Phone
Settings
Phone
Connect Phone
Pairs a new phone to HFL, or connects or
disconnects a paired phone.
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Bluetooth Device List
Pairs a new phone to HFL, edits or deletes a
paired phone, or creates a security PIN.
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Edit Speed Dial
Edits, adds or deletes a speed dial entry.
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Features
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL) allows you to place and receive phone calls using
your vehicle’s navigation
*/audio system, without handling your cell phone.
Using HFL
(Pick-up) button: Press to go to the Speed Dial/Call History on the multi-
information display or to answer an incoming call.
(Hang-up/back) button: Press to end a call, to cancel a command or to clear
the phone information on the multi-information display.
(Talk) button: Press to give HFL voice commands.
PHONE button: Press to go directly to the Phone screen.
Interface dial: Rotate to select an item on the screen, then press . Move ,
, or to select secondary menu.
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HFL Buttons
1Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
To use HFL, you need a Bluetooth-compatible cell
phone. For a list of compatible phones, pairing
procedures, and special feature capabilities:•U.S.: Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink, or call 1-
888-528-7876.•Canada: Visit www.handsfreelink.ca, or call 1-888-
528-7876.
To use HFL, the Bluetooth setting must be On.
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Voice control tips:•Aim the vents away from the ceiling and close the
windows, as noise coming from them may interfere
with the microphone.•Press and release the button when you want to
call a number using a stored voice tag, a
phonebook name, or a number. Speak clearly and
naturally after a beep.•If the microphone picks up voices other than yours,
the command may be misinterpreted.•To change the volume level, use the audio system’s
volume knob or the remote audio controls on the
steering wheel.
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a
vehicle.
Talk Button Volume up
MicrophoneHang-up/Back Button
Pick-up
Button
Volume down
Interface
DialPHONE
Button
* Not available on all models

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The audio/information screen notifies you when there is an incoming call.
Certain manual functions are disabled or
inoperable while the vehicle is in motion.
You cannot select a grayed-out option until
the vehicle is stopped.
Only previously stored speed dial entries with
voice tags, phonebook names, or numbers
can be called using voice commands while the
vehicle is in motion.
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HFL Status Display
1Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered
trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any
use of such marks by Honda Motors Co., Ltd., is
under license. Other trademarks and trade names are
those of their respective owners.
HFL Limitations
An incoming call on HFL will interrupt the audio
system when it is playing. It will resume when the call
is ended.1HFL Status Display
The information that appears on the audio/
information screen varies between phone models.
You can change the system language to English,
French, or Spanish.
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Limitations for Manual OperationBluetooth® IndicatorComes on when your
phone is connected to HFL.
Signal Strength HFL ModeBattery Level
Status
Roam Status
Caller’s Name
Caller’s Number
Disabled Option

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Features
HFL MenusThe power mode must be in ACCESSORY or ON to use HFL.■Phone Settings screen
1.Press the SETTINGS button.
2.Rotate to select Phone Settings, then
press .
1HFL Menus
To use HFL, you must first pair your Bluetooth-
compatible cell phone to the system while the vehicle
is parked.
Some functions are limited while driving. A message
appears on the screen when the vehicle is moving
and the operation is canceled.
Edit the user name of a paired phone.
Phone
Edit Device
Name
Connect
PhoneBluetooth
Device List

(Existing
entry list)

Replace This
Device
Add Bluetooth
Device
Disconnect a paired phone from the system. Connect a phone to the system.
*1: Appears only when a phone is connected to HFL.
Disconnect

(Existing entry list)

Pair a phone to the system.
Edit PIN

Create a security PIN for a paired phone.
Replace a previously paired phone with a
new phone.
Delete This
Device
Delete a previously paired phone.


Add Bluetooth
Device
Pair a phone to the system.

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Features
Text/
Email
*1
Manual
Input
Edit Speed
Dial
New Entry

Import from
Call History
*1: Appears only when a phone is connected to HFL.


Import from
Phonebook


Delete All
Delete all the previously stored speed dial numbers.
Select a phone number from the call
history to store as a speed dial number.
Select a phone number from the
phonebook to store as a speed dial number.Enter a phone number to store as a speed
dial number.

Edit

Delete

(Existing
entry list)
Edit a previously stored speed dial number.●Change a number.●Create or delete a voice tag.Delete a previously stored speed dial number.

Set calls to automatically transfer from your phone to HFL when you enter the
vehicle.
Auto TransferAuto AnswerRing Tone
Set whether to automatically answer an incoming call after about four
seconds.
Select the ring tone.
Use Contact Photo
Set phonebook data to be automatically imported when a phone is paired to
HFL.
Display a caller’s picture on an incoming call screen.
Automatic Phone Sync

Select Account
Select a mail or text message account.

Enable Text/Email
Turn the text message/E-mail function on and off.
New Text/Email Alert
Select whether a pop-up alert comes on the screen when HFL receives a new
text message/E-mail.

Cancel/Reset all customized items in the Phone Settings group as default.
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Features
■Phone screen
1.Press the PHONE button.
2.Press the MENU button to display the
menu items.
Select a phone number from the call history to store as a
speed dial number.
Speed Dial
*1
Manual Input
New Entry

Import from
Call HistoryImport from
Phonebook
Select a phone number from the phonebook to store as a
speed dial number.Enter a phone number to store as a speed dial number.
More Speed Dials
Display another paired phone’s speed dial list.
*1: Appears only when a phone is connected to HFL.
(Existing entry list)
Dial the selected number in the speed dial list.


Phonebook
*1
Dial
*1
Display the paired phone’s phonebook. Enter a phone number to dial.